6-15 FB Spring Rains

 The June Water Supply Outlook Report issued by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shows spring precipitation made a positive change in Idaho’s water supplies. This winter’s lack of snow was predicted to cause water supply deficits across parts of Idaho, however the cool wet spring helped to overcome most shortfalls.

 Here’s Ron Abramovich, NRCS Water Supply Specialist “ Two months of wet weather that we’ve had is making a difference in terms of our water supply. Many of the reservoirs are filling now and passing water because of the tremendous amount of rain we got.”  Ron says these weather changes resulted in an incredible turn-around and we can now expect adequate water supplies for most of Idaho’s numerous users.” The wet spring reduced irrigation demand and improved the outlook by stretching this year’s limited water supplies.The added spring moisture will benefit reservoir users from irrigators to hydro-power generators and from boaters and river runners to fish and wildlife.

 Despite all the precipitation, streamflows in May were below average